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Cheaper solid-state lighting on the horizon
Researchers at Purdue University claim that the cost of solid-state lighting – which could reduce electricity consumption by up to 10% if widely adopted –could be slashed thanks to a new advance reported in the journal Applied Physics Letters.
Breakthrough improves the efficiency of next generation lighting
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the efficiency of next generation lighting technology – organic light emitting devices, according to a report in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Photonics.
Californian utility customers see the light
Utility company Southern California Edison’s efforts to save energy seem to be paying dividends – since October 2007, more than 100,000 customers have installed at least one million energy efficient compact fluorescent lamp bulbs.
US sets the standards for energy-efficient lighting
The National Institute of Technology and Standards and national standards organisations have developed the first two standards for solid-state lighting in the US.
Renovating the green way doesn’t have to be more expensive
Northern Michigan University in the Midwest of the US has opened the doors to two halls of residence with a difference – the newly renovated buildings meet stringent US Green Building Council LEED* benchmarks for energy efficiency and sustainability.
New Zealand switches to energy-efficient light bulbs
New Zealand became the latest country to ban the inefficient incandescent light bulb yesterday, in an announcement from Energy Minister David Parker.
New direction for LEDs
Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology in Germany have developed a high-efficiency light-emitting diode (LED) with the same optical output as a light bulb.
Shining a light on Africa
The World Bank and group member IFC have rewarded 16 companies for innovative lighting projects in Africa. The winners of the Development Marketplace competition, as part of the Lighting Africa 2008 conference, will receive $200,000 to implement their plans.
New leading light in energy-efficiency lighting
US energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) specialist Lighting Science Group Corporation (LSG) has acquired Netherlands-based manufacturer Lighting Partner BV (LPBV) in a deal worth around $5 million and 4.632 million shares of common stock.
China switches onto energy-efficient light bulbs
According to Reuters, the Chinese Ministry of Finance has announced a subsidy programme to support the widespread adoption of energy-efficiency light bulbs.